About Muskoka County, ON

As we enter 2012, we are seeing alot more homes being sold by the bank.

Homes that have been repossessed by the lender because the owners failed to pay the mortgage are foreclosures, or power of sales. Thousands of homes end up in foreclosure every year. Many people lose their homes due to job loss, credit problems or unexpected expenses.

It is wise to be cautious when considering a foreclosure. It is important to have the house thoroughly inspected and to be sure that any liens, undisclosed mortgages or court judgments are cleared or at least disclosed.

When you are ready to make an investment into a foreclosure property, I can put my expert knowledge to work for you.

Muskoka has seen an increase in Power of Sale homes over the last few years. These Muskoka real estate listings are generally sought after by investors who wish to fix up and flip (resell) quickly, or first time home buyers who are prepared to buy a Muskoka property that needs a little tlc.

There are various elements to consider when looking for a Power of Sale home in Muskoka, so it is wise to have a detailed conversation with your Muskoka Real Estate Agent.

Last week I received an e-mail from an enterprising real estate publication which is garnering a good online following. Part of the contents was a list of several “things to consider” when assessing and possibly re-vamping one’s business practices; timed perfectly for grey November.

One of the subjects that caught my attention is one often-discussed among colleagues.. .. Those customers who won’t commit, or clients who never progress from the first stages to actually making a decision.

In the Province where I practice, the legislation states that an agency relationship be established in writing as soon as possible. For some REALTORS® it is immediately upon meeting – if only for that first day out on the road…Other salespeople give a one day “free trial” to personally decide whether they feel that both parties could work together, or not. Others just go along with implied agency and then may get bitten when the would-be Buyers defect elsewhere without loyalty or consideration.

Everyone has the right, regardless of occupation or personal circumstances, to decline participation. The “what ifs and maybe” don’t even begin to make sense when we thing of the out-of-pocket investment of time and money we make in good faith, as either a Listing Agent or Buyer Agent.

If you don’t feel good about who’s sitting with you, just say no.

Road Trips - Bala Cranberry Festival

A sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner is the Annual Bala Cranberry Festival. With the Thanksgiving weekend upon us and Halloween fast approaching the Bala Cranberry festival offers a glimpse of Christmas and an opportunity to do a little early shopping.

Bala Cranberry Festival information

In Bala preparations are well underway for the 2011 Cranberry Festival that takes place October 14th, 15th from 9am to 5pm and on the 16th from 9am to 4pm.

Entertainment

Maple Street Stage

• Cran ANNE Look a like winner
• George Westerholm and This!
• Kenn Lewis Trio
• Madison Kozak
• Olde Tyme Gospel Band
• The Eclectic Cmpany
• The Essentials
• The Jollyballers
• The Swells

For schedules and further information check the Bala Cranberry Festival website

Other features include

Cranberry Marsh Tours at Iroquois Cranberry Growers and Johnston's Cranberry Marsh

Five Venues

Three Indoor Venues

• The Arena - Juried Arts and Crafts
• The Community Centre - Country Bazaar and Judged Exhibits
• The Curling Club - Curling Club Court

Two Outdoor Venues Maple Avenue and the Shield Parking Lot for th marketplace

Food at the festival is varied and plentiful with homemade chili, cranberry crepes and barbecued items readily available.

Parking is available at the north and south end of Bala on Muskoka Road 169 but you may want to take one of the shuttle buses as parking will be difficult to find with the anticipated attendance.

Shuttle Buses:

Available throughout the festival

To/From

Johnston's Cranberry Marsh

Iroquois Cranberry Growers

Gravenhurst - Pick up the bus at the Due North Outlet Gravenhurst Warf

Port Carling - Pick up the bus by the township offices or at the Port Carling warf.

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Adults and Children over 12 $7.00 - Children 12 and under free
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Summer's Come and Almost Gone

The 2011 Fall Equinox is not until September 23, 5:05 A.M. EDT but for many this weekend is the unofficial end of summer.

While some are doing last minute back to school preparations others are spending this weekend closing up their summer retreats while still others are wishing for a sunny day so they can enjoy this last long weekend of summer.

It seems it was not all that long ago that the spring thaw was taking place

and we were looking forward to summer

Soon the the mist rising off the waters will shroud the multi coloured leaves of fall

You can almost smell the burning leaves

Have A Great Day

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Gravenhurst, Ontario - Chain Saw Carving days SEPTEMBER CARVING DAYS Muskoka Warf Gravenhurst If you have ever driven north up Hwy 11 just south of Gravenhurst you've likely seen the wide assortment of wood figures from bears and wolves to mushrooms and human faces on the right hand side of the road the works of several artists around Ontario. Well on Saturday you can watch as 12 artists transform hunks of wood into a variety of subjects using a chainsaw This Muskoka Carving Event was the brainchild of a local carver John Kerr of Back Yard Stuff John has assembled 12 talented chainsaw carvers from around Ontario for this two day event at the Muskoka Warf in Gravenhurst. While today's Carving is almost finished for the day you can still take in th show tomorrow Saturday September 3rd from 10am till 8:00pm The Carving on the right is from another show

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